Eizo ColorEdge CG243W review

Despite issues with the hood and the screen rotation, the ColorEdge CG243W is still an impressive display.

The on-screen display is simpler to use than we've experienced in many monitors, although it still requires the push-button dance between different hierarchical control levels. As well as switching between a number of preset colour spaces, we noted one...

Eizo CG243W

Eizo CG243W is one of Eizo's monitors from the ColorEdge range that is targeted at serious graphic work and media production. The ColorEdge series has been one of the most acknowledged monitor series for these tasks for years and we are eager to test...

Let me start out by saying that Eizo CG243W is fantastic monitor for graphic work - nothing less. The many picture settings options and the very accurate picture presets make it suited for different graphical environments, too. Including media production.

Eizo ColorEdge CG243W

If you don't care about your screen then anything will do. But those working in any of the creative industries know the importance of a good, colour-accurate display... and a large one, too

The CG243W was so new as we went to press that few places had it in stock, those that did priced it at around 1200 - substantial, but not unreasonable for a product of this caliber. If Eizo could only sort out the slightly sloppy rotation issues and...

Product Specifications

With the CG243W, you'll get outstanding color for just about any imaging task such as pre-press, digital photography, video editing, and post production. Features include a wide color gamut, IPS panel, and a DisplayPort input.

Audio Output

Type: None

Cabinet (Chassis)

Built-in USB Hub: Yes

Design

Color of product:Black

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.1in

Height:18in/21.2in

Weight:23.6lbs

Width:22.3in

Display

3D compatibility: No

Aspect Ratio:16:10

Contrast ratio (typical):850:1

Digital horizontal frequency:26 - 78

Digital vertical frequency:23.75 - 63 / 23.8 - 61

Display:LCD

Display brightness:270 / 380

Display Diagonal:22.5 / 24 / 24.1

Display number of colors:1.073 billion colours / 16.78 million colours